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Introduction: I am detail oriented, making sure all food prep is of the highest standards, I am a savvy shopper getting the best value for the client's dollar, and I continue to expand my cache of cuisines. I truly enjoy preparing delicious, healthy food and educating my clients on the joy and benefit of good eating.

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Jon F.

Dec 7, 2014

It is a pleasure to recommend Anita Alicea, who worked for our family for three and a half years. I will focus on her her excellent skills planning, shopping for, and preparing meals for us, which she did twice a week. (She was also responsible and valuable on occasions my wife needed help with her office work and driving to medical appointments.) Anita is a consummate professional. Before she started, she reviewed the many dietary constraints our family has: my son has an unusual range of food allergies, and my wife practices a gluten-free, low-sodium diet. She has without exception honored these constraints, and still managed to cook consistently terrific meals: balanced, attractively presented, and tasty. I just reviewed emails Ive sent to compliment her; there have been so many things we have really enjoyed. Heres a sample: Consistently good tossed salads; rice and potatoes always to perfection; chops, sauerkraut, soups, roasts, mushrooms, salmon, brussel sprouts, barbecued ribs, bok choy, carrots, cabbage, other veggies; amazing sauces, insanely great brisket, cosmic corned beef (quoting myself). Furthermore, Anita is responsible; she missed hardly any days for any reason. She is also flexible, e.g., adapting quickly to changes in our needs when for example one or the other of our now young adult children were out of town for extended times. I cannot recommend Anita highly enough. You will be lucky to have her work for you. Please feel free to call me if you have any further questions. Jon Frankle (408)-464-9178

Nithya J.

Mar 9, 2015

Thanks to one of my colleagues who introduced Anita to me. She has been a true blessing to my kitchen and culinary skills. Apart from being an expert chef she is an amazing teacher. She has been mentoring me for for about 6 months now and the dishes I make under her guidance have always fetched me rave reviews of the superlative degree. She shares some of her great culinary secrets and techniques with me and follows through very patiently. She is very professional, takes my needs into consideration and devises each class with lots of enthusiasm and fervor. She is always punctual and has a very pleasing demeanor. She taught me to cook some mind blowing dishes in my very own kitchen :) thanks Anita from coming all the way to teach me. You have been a great source of inspiration to me.

Sumi K.

May 18, 2015

Anita has been preparing dinner for our family once a week for the last several months while I finished up school. There are five of us in the family and we've all been happy with her meals. We really look forward to her healthy and tasty dinners. She is very accommodating of all of our family's particular needs and preferences. Very open to suggestions and working with us. We particularly like her "magic potatoes" (oven baked seasoned potatoes), enchilada pie, and stew with shrimp and green olives. I highly recommend her.

Mark J.

Jun 24, 2015

Anita is knowledgeable and explains clearly any cooking steps. Its a pleasure to cook as she teaches and one gains a secure understanding of the recipe since she allows for the student their own thinking space and doesn't "hold your hand" too much.

Healthy Food's reply

Mark tks for the great review--I enjoyed meeting and working with you and look forward to any future sessions. Anita

Julie M.

Feb 9, 2016

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Anita coached my husband and me as we prepared a wonderful fish dinner together. She made my husband, who rarely cooks, feel confident and capable in the kitchen. I learned a lot too. She shared lots of helpful tips the whole time. The food was yummy and we had great time!

Healthy Food's reply

Thank you Julie--I had a great time too and sooooooooooooo glad the food was yummy!! Be in touch if you want more lessons. Best ~ Anita

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is $20.00 per hour for each student in a teaching session; $20.00 per hour for private family meal prep, plus food cost if I secure ingredients.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A thorough interview with client to determine any food or technique challenges and preferences.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Substantial experience as a personal family chef, serving clients throughjout the South Bay Area, Corporate chef for NYC production company, culinary instruction for NYC YMCA, personal chef for NYC family, catering prep chef

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